CODE OF PRACTICE AND

MINIMUM STANDARDS
FOR THE WELFARE OF
CHICKENS
Administrative Order No. 12
Series of 2002
Pursuant to the provisions of Republic Act
8485, otherwise known as the "Animal
Welfare Act of the following rules and
regulations are hereby promulgated for the
information, guidance and compliance of all
concerned:
Section 1. BASIC POLICY AND OBJECTIVES

 Welfare considerations are important for the keeping and farming of

animals. Standard procedures in animal welfare are not only important
legally, but also have direct economic benefits by enhancing
productivity.
 Good husbandry such as modern breeding, feeding, housing and
management systems is essential for good welfare. This will lead to an
improvement in the quality of life for chickens as well as an
improvement in the quality of the product. This Code is intended to
encourage all persons involved in the poultry industry to adopt the
highest standards of husbandry.
Section 1. BASIC POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
This Code takes into consideration the five basic freedoms of animals, which are:
 Freedom from thirst, hunger and malnutrition or Freedom from physical discomfort
and pain
 Freedom from injury and disease
 Freedom to conform to essential behavior patterns; and
 Freedom from fear and distress
 Chickens are raised ranging from backyard to large commercial enterprises. They are
totally reliant on man for all their daily requirements. Those who are concerned with
the day today care of the chickens are obliged to treat them with skill and
consideration. Their welfare shall be safeguarded under a variety of management
systems.
Section 1. BASIC POLICY AND OBJECTIVES
 Chickens shall be provided with comfortable and secured accommodations. When
they are kept outside, they shall be provided with shelter to protect them from
inclement weather and give them shade from direct sunlight. They shall have access to
high ground where there is danger of flooding. Those confined in houses shall have
sufficient space for feeding, roosting, stretching and expressing their normal
behavioral patterns. Adjustments shall be made when necessary.
 This Code may be revised to take into account advances in the understanding of
animal physiology and behavior, changes in animal husbandry, and their relationship
to the welfare of the animals. This is based on the knowledge and technology at the
time of publication. It does not replace the need for experience and common sense in
the husbandry of domestic poultry.
Section 2. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 2.1 The Animal Welfare Act of 1998 aims to protect and promote the
welfare of all animals in the Philippines.
 2.2 All farms with a minimum stocking density of at least 40,000
broilers or 30,000 layers or 2,000 breeders shall be required to have an
attending veterinarian. In all cases, the veterinarians must be currently
registered to the Professional Regulation Commission (PRC) with
current Professional Tax Receipt (PTR) and TIN (Tax Identification
Number).
 2.3 A responsible officer/person shall be designated for the
implementing of good husbandry practices.
Section 2. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 2.4 No person shall commit any of the following acts:
 2.4.1 Cruel treatment of any chicken
 2.4.2 Neglecting to supply the chicken with proper and sufficient food,
water and shelter
 2.4.3 Willfully or wantonly causing unreasonable or unnecessary pain,
suffering or distress to the chicken such as, but not limited to:
 Hanging them upside down for long periods of time " Crossing the
wings of the chicken
Section 2. GENERAL RESPONSIBILITIES
 2.4.4 Slaughtering, mutilating, or carrying the chicken in such a manner
or position as to cause it unnecessary pain or suffering
 2.4.5 Keeping alive any chicken which is in a condition that is
cruel/inhumane to keep it alive 2.5 Farms with 20,000 broilers and
5,000 layers and above, and breeder farms of any volume shall be
registered with the Bureau of Animal Industry. The BAI shall
promulgate the necessary guidelines for registration. 2.6 Feeding trials
for chickens for scientific purposes shall conform with DA AO 40, series
of 1999.
Section 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
 3.1 Attending Veterinarian refers to a licensed veterinarian who is adept in poultry
medicine and husbandry. His/her shall be responsible for the veterinary duties
related to the farm operations which include, but not limited to, diagnosis,
prescription of treatment regimens, compliance with the Generics Law and other legal
obligations, formulation of disease prevention programs and the implementation of
good husbandry practices.
 3.2 Breeder refers to the bird, either male or female, designed to produce fertile
hatching eggs to produce chicks for further breeding or for broiler or layer chick
production.
 3.3 Breeder Farm refers to the facility where commercial breeder flocks are raised.
 3.4 Broiler refers to a chicken either male or female bred to produce meat.
Section 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
 3.5 Brooding refers to the process of providing artificial heat to chicks from day
old up to such time the chicks thermo-regulatory mechanism is functional.
 3.6 Chick refers to the immature bird up to 30 days of age.
 3.7 Chicken refers to the type of poultry domesticated to produce either meat
or eggs.
 3.8 Cockerel refers to the young male chicken.
 3.9 Day - Old Chicks (DOC) refers to newly hatched chicks.
 3.10 Down Time Period refers to time between harvest of chicken/culls and
placement of day old chicks/pullets. This period is devoted to the cleaning and
preparation of the poultry houses.
Section 3. DEFINITION OF TERMS
 3.11 Dubbing - refers to trimming of wattle/comb through electro -
cautering of male breeders to reduce further injury due to pecking and
fighting.
 3.12 Good Ventilation refers to the process of providing good quality and
ample amount of air to the chickens.
 3.13 Hen refers to the adult female chicken.
 3.14 Layer refers to the female bird bred to produce table eggs.
 3.15 Pullet refers to the female layer, which has not reached its laying age
or period.
 3.16 Rooster refers to the adult male chicken.
Section 4. HOUSING
 4.1 Chickens shall be provided with houses and cages that are designed,
constructed and properly maintained to provide good ventilation,
protection from draft and strong winds, and minimize risks of injuries
and disease.
 4.2 Advice on welfare aspects shall be sought when new cages or
equipment are to be purchased, new buildings to be constructed or
existing buildings to be modified. Such advice is available from
qualified advisers with experience in poultry health and management
from BAI, DA regional offices, Philippine College of Poultry
Practitioners (PCPP), academic institutions, and training centers. The
advisers may be private or government employee.
Section 4. HOUSING
 4.3 Floors and other surfaces shall be so designed, constructed and
maintained in order to minimize the risk of injury and disease, and to
adequately support the chickens. The chickens shall be provided with
enough space to enable them to lie down all at the same time. Please see
Appendices I and II.
 4.4 Alternative husbandry systems which will enhance the welfare of the
chickens shall be adapted when they become available.
Section 5. SPACE ALLOWANCES
 5.1 Space requirements for each species, breed, strain and type of chickens
shall be followed. It is however, recommended that these standards be able to
fit the local climatic conditions. Please see Appendices I and II.
 5.2 Stocking density largely depends on the quality and type of housing and
the capacity to provide and maintain recommended temperature levels,
humidity, removal of noxious gases and proper lighting. In case of a disease
outbreak or when behavioral changes are observed, stocking densities shall be
immediately evaluated.
 5.3 Maximum stocking densities apply only to chickens housed under good
management conditions with optimal temperature and ventilation, otherwise
lower densities shall apply. 5.4 Recommended stocking densities are found in
Appendices I and II.
Section 6. EQUIPMENT
 6.1 Chickens shall not be exposed to sharp objects and equipment to
avoid injury or pain to them.
 6.2 All automatic feeders and waterers shall be checked at least once a
day for efficient operation.
 6.3 All automated hatchery and environmental control equipment for
controlled environment sheds shall have adequate back-up systems and
alarms.
Section 7. LIGHTING
 7.1 Day-old chicks shall be provided with enough light especially during
their first three (3) days in order for them to find food and water.
Initially a minimum light intensity of 40 lux is recommended.
 7.2 When conducting night inspection, a light intensity of 10 lux may be
used to reduce agitation and excitement.
 7.3 A standby power supply shall be available.
 7.4 Refer to management guides for specific lighting programs found in
Appendix III.
Section 8. VENTILATION
 8.1 Proper ventilation shall be provided at all times to avoid discomfort to the
chickens due to noxious gases, heat, water vapor and dust.
 8.2 Whenever possible, the use of ventilating fans and other alternative
methods to maintain humidity to approximate the optimal 80% and
temperature at 30 °C shall be provided.
 8.3 The ideal humidity is 80 % and ideal house temperature is 30 °C.
 8.4 Ammonia levels in the poultry houses shall not exceed 20 ppm at the bird
level.
 8.5 Other noxious gases like hydrogen sulfide, carbon dioxide and carbon
monoxide shall be below 5 ppm and 0.3 % respectively. Caution shall be
observed in using equipment making use of fossil petroleum.
Section 9. TEMPERATURE
 9.1 For Newly hatched Chicks
 9.1.1 Since newly hatched chicks have poor ability to control body
temperature, supplementary heat source shall be available to bring the
environment temperature to a comfortable level.
 9.1.2 Supplementary heat at gradually reducing levels may be required
up to 4-5 weeks of age depending upon the behavior of the chicks and
the environmental conditions.
 9.2 For Growing Adult Chickens
 9.2.1 Chickens shall be protected from draft during cold weather and
provided with shade during hot weather.
Section 9. TEMPERATURE
 9.2.2 During hot weather, cool drinking water shall be available at all times.
When extremely high temperatures cause distress to the chickens, ventilating
fans or other cooling systems shall be readily available.
 9.2.3 Recommended stocking densities shall always be followed to allow the
chickens to facilitate body heat loss such as panting, standing erect with
wings held away from the body and raising the scapular feathers in hot
weather.
 9.2.4 Nest boxes shall be properly positioned and constructed such that they
do not become heat traps.
 9.2.5 As extreme weather conditions may occur, housing facilities for poultry
shall be able to maintain temperatures between 19-33°C at all times.
Section 10. PROTECTION
 10.1 Chickens shall be protected from predators, stray animals and other birds that
may inflict harm, food competition or disease transmission.
 10.2 Site of poultry houses shall be properly chosen taking into consideration the risk
of floods, typhoons and fires.
 10.3 In building new houses, it is preferable that construction materials with high fire
resistance be chosen and electrical and fuel installations shall be properly planned to
minimize the risks of incidence of fire.
 10.4 Poultry houses shall be provided with adequate fire-fighting equipment.
 10.5 Sufficient exits shall be accessible to facilitate evacuation of chickens from
buildings in cases of emergency.
Section 11. FEEDS
 11.1 Newly hatched chicks shall have access to feeds at least twenty four (24) hours to
no more than forty eight (48) hours / two (2) days after hatching.
 11.2 Growing and adult poultry shall have access to feeds at least once every twenty
four (24) hours.
 11.3 Diets of chickens shall contain adequate nutrients to meet their requirements for
growth, maintenance, health and vitality. Standard nutrient requirements for the
breed, strain and type shall always be followed.
 11.4 When using mechanical systems of feeding, alternative manual feeding systems
shall likewise be available in case of power failure.
 11.5 There shall be enough feeding space per bird and breeder companies'
recommendations shall be followed. For birds in cages, a trough space of no less than
10 cm per bird is recommended.
 11.6 Refer to Appendices I and II for recommended feeder spaces.
Section 12. WATER
 12.1 Sufficient, potable water for the chickens shall be available at all times.
 12.2 Newly hatched chicks shall not go without water for more than seventy two (72)
hours from hatching. Upon introduction of water, water guard shall be in place to
prevent bathing or drowning of chicks.
 12.3 A day's water requirement shall be stored in case of water shortage.
 12.4 Water shall be tested for chemical content and microbiological counts annually.
Refer to Appendix IV.
 12.5 Each bird shall have access to at least two drinking points. Never exceed the
breeder companies' recommendation on the number of birds per drinker. For adult
fowl in laying cages, at least ten (10) cm. of trough space should be provided for each
bird.
 12.6 Refer to Appendices I and II for recommended waterer space.
Section 12. WATER
 12.1 Sufficient, potable water for the chickens shall be available at all times.
 12.2 Newly hatched chicks shall not go without water for more than seventy two (72)
hours from hatching. Upon introduction of water, water guard shall be in place to
prevent bathing or drowning of chicks.
 12.3 A day's water requirement shall be stored in case of water shortage.
 12.4 Water shall be tested for chemical content and microbiological counts annually.
Refer to Appendix IV.
 12.5 Each bird shall have access to at least two drinking points. Never exceed the
breeder companies' recommendation on the number of birds per drinker. For adult
fowl in laying cages, at least ten (10) cm. of trough space should be provided for each
bird.
 12.6 Refer to Appendices I and II for recommended waterer space.
Section 13. ANIMAL HEALTH CONSIDERATION

 13.1 Freedom from injury and disease is a basic freedom of all animals.
 13.2 The Rules and Regulations to implement the prescribing requirements for the
Veterinary Drugs and Products under the Department of Agriculture -Administrative
Order 39 (DA-AO 39) and Department of Health - Administrative Order 111 - B (DOH
- AO 111 - B) Series of 1991 prescribes the proper procedures for the acquisition or
purchase of veterinary drugs and biologicals to ensure that medicines used for chicken
are appropriate and correct and that there will be no abuse when they are used
especially antibiotics which will affect humans as well.
Section 13. ANIMAL HEALTH CONSIDERATION

 13.3 The chicken farm management shall comply with the above DA AO-39 and with
DOH-AO 111-B which includes a "Veterinary Client-Patient Relationship" (VCPR) and
a "Veterinary Drug Order" (VDO).
 13.4 A log book shall be kept by each farm. The health program of the chickens, the
date when chickens were treated, vaccinated, dewormed and other observations,
activities and recommendations shall be recorded in the book by the attending
veterinarian and other competent technical and management personnel.
 13.5 The log book shall include the name and address of the farm, current animal
population, flock history as well as the name of the attending veterinarian with his
PRC license, PTR, and TIN.
Section 14. HEALTH
 14.1 Those responsible for the care of domestic poultry shall be aware of the signs of
disease or distress. Signs of disease in the chickens include reduced feed and water
intake, reduced production, changes in the nature and level of their activity, abnormal
condition of their feathers or droppings, or other physical features. Evidence of
behavioral changes may indicate disease or distress or both.
 14.2 Poultry raisers shall employ an effective health program approved by the poultry
veterinarian to prevent infectious disease and internal and external parasitism.
Vaccination shall be performed by skilled personnel under the supervision of the
attending veterinarian.
 14.3 Adjustments shall be made when outbreak of feather picking or cannibalism
occur. The following shall be implemented: reducing the stocking density, light
intensity, temperature, humidity. Disturbances to the pecking order, removing injured
chickens may be facilitated/remedied by removing chickens observed to be instigating
pecking, or eliminating shafts of bright sunlight.
Section 14. HEALTH
 14.4 Dead chickens shall be removed immediately and disposed of properly and
hygienically. Treatment given to the chicken and their response to treatment shall be
recorded and kept to assist disease investigators.
 14.5 Only veterinary drugs approved by the appropriate regulatory agency shall be
administered. Administration shall be under the direction of the attending
veterinarian.
 14.6 Chickens with incurable disease, zoonotic diseases or significant deformity shall
be removed from the flock and humanely destroyed immediately.
 14.7 Poultry houses, premises and equipment shall be thoroughly cleaned and
disinfected before restocking. Proper down time periods shall be observed upon
recommendation of the attending veterinarian.
Section 14. HEALTH
 14.8 Buildings shall be constructed and maintained to restrict the entry
of stray animals, birds, rodents and predators.
 14.9 Outbreaks of communicable and zoonotic diseases shall be
reported immediately to the appropriate agency.
Section 15. INSPECTIONS
 15.1 The frequency and level of inspection of the chickens shall be done no less than
once a day. Inspections are best made separately from other management practices.
Under certain circumstances more frequent inspection may be required, such as
during hot weather or during outbreaks of disease. Dead or injured chickens shall be
immediately removed from the flock for disposal or appropriate treatment.
 15.2 Automatic waterers and feeders shall likewise be checked on a regular basis for
their effectiveness.
 15.3 When chickens are in cages, it shall be possible to inspect all birds in each tier
easily and routinely.
 15.4 Chickens shall be checked regularly for evidence of parasites. Necessary
treatment as prescribed by the attending veterinarian shall be given.
Section 16. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
 16.1 Artificial Insemination (Al) is a highly skilled procedure. It shall be carried out
only by competent and trained personnel maintaining a high standard of hygiene and
taking care to avoid injury or unnecessary disturbance to the chickens.
 16.2 Beak trimming shall only be performed by a competent and trained technician
and shall be performed within three (3) weeks of age. Operators shall not remove
more than one-half of the upper beak and one-third of the lower beak. Subsequent
beak-trimming shall be done only to prevent cannibalism. Guidelines on proper beak-
trimming shall be adhered to at all times.
 16.3 Should it be necessary to dub the chickens, it shall be performed by competent
operators soon after hatching, preferably within seventy hours (72) hrs.
 16.4 Sharp spurs on adult males shall be trimmed to prevent injury to other birds sad
handlers.
Section 16. MANAGEMENT PRACTICES
 16.5 The use of blinkers and other vision impairing equipment is not recommended
except when other measures to control cannibalism have failed. If ever used, competent
operators shall apply blinkers. Blinkers that cause mutilation of the nasal septum shall
not be used.
 16.6. Castration or surgical caponizing is an unacceptable non-medical practice and shall
not be performed.
 16.7 Devoicing is an unacceptable practice and shall not be undertaken
 16.8 Any form of flight restriction like dewinging, pinioning, notching, or tendon
severing are unwarranted practices and shall not be performed.
 16.9 Forced molting in chicken is unacceptable while controlled feeding practices shall
only be carried out on healthy birds under close management supervision.
 16.10 Wing and leg bands used for bird identification shall be checked regularly and
when necessary loosened or removed to avoid injury to the bird. Webbing between the
toes may also be used for identification by marks made within seventy-two (72) hours of
hatching.
Section 17. HATCHERY MANAGEMENT
 17.1 Hatchlings or day-old chicks shall be handled gently when they are transferred
from the hatchers to the chick room.
 17.2 The room where the chicks are processed shall be well ventilated.
 17.3 Chick boxes shall contain the recommended number of chicks to avoid over
crowding and suffocation of the hatchlings.
 17.4 When chicks need to be vaccinated, vaccination shall be done by expert personnel
with the proper equipment to minimize stress.
 17.5 The chick vans shall be sufficiently ventilated and if possible equipped with fans.
The vans shall not be overloaded in order to ensure air circulation inside.
 17.6 Culled and excess chicks shall be disposed of in the most humane way possible.
Thorough inspection shall be done to ensure that all birds are dead.
Section 17. HATCHERY MANAGEMENT
 17.7 Hatchlings shall be brooded within seventy-two (72) hours of hatching. Weak,
deformed and unthrifty birds shall be culled and destroyed humanely.
 17.8 Young birds in brooders shall be inspected at least twice every twenty four (24)
hours and appropriate actions shall be taken should there be deficiencies in
husbandry.
 17.9 Hatchlings and day-old chicks shall be observed for signs of communicable and
infectious disease. Laboratory tests shall be conducted if deemed necessary.
Section 18. TRANSPORT OF DAY-OLD CHICKS (DOC)
 18.1 In order to ensure that day-old chicks remain healthy and vigorous, they shall be
placed in properly ventilated carton boxes or plastic crates without overcrowding. The
number of chicks per box shall range from 80 to 100 head depending on the size of the
box, weather and transport conditions. In order to ensure proper ventilation, it is
recommended that a maximum of 10 stacking boxes be observed while loading or
stacking them.
 18.2. The standard size for the chick box is: height 16.5 cm; width 52 cm; length 62.5
cm, which is capable of holding 100-day old chicks. Care shall be taken to ensure the
ventilation of the boxes particularly when they are stacked. A maximum stacking of 10
carton boxes or 12 plastic crates when loaded inside the chick van is recommended.
 18.3 The chicks shall be protected from direct sunlight and cold drafts. The chick vans
shall be equipped with ventilating fans (minimum of 4), which shall be turned on at
least 5 minutes before loading to remove stale air. Deliveries or transfer shall be done
during the night when the climate is cooler.
Section 18. TRANSPORT OF DAY-OLD CHICKS (DOC)
 18.4 Packing materials used inside the boxes or crates shall be new, clean dry and
non-toxic. Paper trimmings are recommended.
 18.5 The stocking density for DOC for transportation shall not be less than 25 square
centimeters per bird.
 18.6 If the boxes or crates for transferring/transporting DOC have dividers, these
dividers shall be properly secured and sufficiently stable to prevent entrapment and
injury of the chicks.
 18.7 Boxes for delivery shall indicate date and time of hatch and dispatch and written
instructions shall be provided on required holding conditions for the attention of
those responsible for transportation.
 18.8 DOC shall be brooded as soon as possible after delivery and supply of fresh water
be made available.
Section 19. TRANSPORT OF GROWING AND ADULT
CHICKEN FROM FARM TO FARM
 19.1 Chicken shall be herded for transport under the supervision of a competent
person. Operations shall be done at night or early morning (before sunrise).
 19.2 The chickens shall be handled gently and crated carefully. They shall not be held
by the feet with head upside down.
 19.3 Sick or injured chickens shall be separated from the healthy ones and should be
treated and/or culled.
 19.4 The hauling crates or cages shall be so designed to prevent escape of the chicken
and the protrusion of their heads or any part of their bodies. They shall be of sufficient
height to allow the chicken to stand, move and seek comfort.
 19.5 The cages shall be properly arranged to ensure proper ventilation.
Section 19. TRANSPORT OF GROWING AND ADULT
CHICKEN FROM FARM TO FARM
 19.6 Crates shall be so designed to provide proper ventilation. They should be of
sufficient height to allow chickens to stand and sit in comfort but compact enough to
prevent injury during transport. Crates shall be designed and maintained to allow
chickens to be put in and taken out without injury. The standard measurement of
plastic crate: is length 77cm; width 57 cm; height 29 cm.
 19.7 Transport vehicles shall be designed to protect birds in crates from wind and rain
and from extreme weather conditions.
 19.8 Chickens shall not be held in crates or enclosures for longer than twenty four (24)
hours unless they are assured of access to food and water. It is recommended, when a
delay is anticipated and holding time is likely to significantly exceed twenty- four (24)
hours that suitable arrangements are made.
 19.9 Contingency plans shall be in place to minimize any delay that could be stressful
to the birds as a result of transport and to minimize any distress to the birds.
 19.10 The welfare of the chickens during transport shall be a joint responsibility of the
owner and transport driver.
Section 20. TRANSPORT OF CHICKEN TO DRESSING
PLANTS
 20.1 The chicken that are scheduled for harvest shall not be fed at least
six (6) hours prior to loading. They shall be given fresh water to prepare
them for the travel.
 20.2 The herding of the chicken for harvest shall be supervised by a
competent person.
 20.3 The chicken shall be held by the legs and not by the wings while
transferring them from the poultry house to the crates.
 20.4 The hauling crates or cages shall be so designed to prevent escape
of the chicken and the protrusion of their heads or any part of their
bodies. They shall be of sufficient height to allow the chicken to stand,
move and seek comfort.
Section 20. TRANSPORT OF CHICKEN TO DRESSING
PLANTS
 20.5 The cages shall be properly arranged to ensure proper ventilation.
 20.6 In case of steady wind and rain, the cages shall be covered in order
to protect the chicken.
 20.7 The chicken shall not be held in crates or containers for longer
than twenty four (24) hours.
 20.8 Contingency plans shall be in place to minimize and/or handle any
transport delay that could be stressful to the birds.
Section 21. SALE OF CHICKEN
 21.1 Chicken for sale purposes shall be unloaded immediately once they have reached
their destination.
 21.2 Stocking densities in cages in the slaughtering plant and market shall not exceed
those densities recommended in the appendices by more than 50% for more than
twelve (12) hours.
 21.3 Chicken shall not be held in sale yards for more than twenty-four (24) hours.
 21.4 Chickens shall not be left without water for more than eight (8) hours.
 21.5 In public markets and other areas of commerce, the tying of the legs of the
chickens shall not be more than three (3) hours. They shall not be kept upside down.
This applies to all kinds of birds, such a s but not limited to, ducks, turkeys, geese, etc.
 21.6. Chickens shall be placed in shaded areas while being displayed for sale.
Section 22. POULTRY SLAUGHTERING
 22.1 Care shall be observed at the farm level during catching of the chickens. Dim lights
or blue lights shall be used when catching to reduce the struggling of the birds.
 22.2 The hauling crate shall contain only the maximum recommended number of
chickens.
 22.3 The chickens shall not be roughly handled during catching.
 22.4 Sufficient ventilation in transport vehicles shall be ensured.
 22.5 The stacks of hauling crates shall be well spaced to provide ample air movement,
while the chickens are at the live chicken docking area.
 22.6 To avoid injury to the chickens, the chickens shall not be roughly handled while they
are hang on the shackles.
 22.7 The stunning machine shall be set appropriately to avoid prolonged struggling of
and injury to the chickens.
 22.8 Chickens shall be immediately bled after stunning and shall no longer be alive by
the time they reach the scalding machine.
Section 23. PENAL PROVISIONS
 Violation of any of the provisions of these Rules and
Regulations shall be penalized in accordance with the law.
Section 24. SEPARABILITY CLAUSE
 In case any provision of this Rules and Regulations is declared contrary
to law and/or unconstitutional, other provisions which are not affected
thereby shall continue to be in force and in effect.
Section 25. REPEALING CLAUSE
 All Administrative Orders, Rules and Regulations and other
administrative issuance or parts thereof, inconsistent with
the provisions of these Regulations are hereby repealed or
modified accordingly.
Section 26. EFFECTIVITY
 These Rules and Regulations shall take effect fifteen (15) days
after publication in a newspaper of general circulation.